Gussie Richard passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at the age of 95. His wishes of donating his body to science were honored, and as such, there will be no services. He worked in the oilfield industry all his life. He leaves behind to cherish his memories his wife of 76 years, Nela S. Richard; two sons, Charles Richard and wife Cathy, Daniel Richard and partner Faye; two daughters, Sandra Lavergne and husband, Easton, Joanie Arbour; eight grandchildren, Tonya Lavergne, Carla Granberry and husband Matt, Corey Richard, Natalie Lively and husband Jeremy, Ryan Arbour and wife Casey, Daniel Arbour, Michelle Arbour and partner Rhett, Dex Richard and wife Kristen; fifteen great-grand children. He was preceded in death by one brother, Lionel Richard; one sister, Jane Reilly; two grandsons, Philip Lavergne and Chad Lavergne. Quirk & Son Funeral Home